Pichwai Painting: Srinathji Of Nathwada, Canvas Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Srinathji the main deity of Nathwada Temple in Udaipur, Rajastha, India.

Srinathji is an avatar of Sri Krishna.

In this painting, lotus field is painted in the background of Srinathji. This type of paintings are called as 'Pichwai Painting'.

Pichwai painting is 400 yrs old Indian art form originated at Nathwada, Udaipur in Rajasthan.

This form of paintings are done behind the main deity of the Nathwada temple, 'Srinathji'.

Literal meaning of 'Pichwai', is 'Pich' meaning background and 'Wai' means hanging.

The main subject of Pichwai painting is Lotus, cow and the other elements related to Sri Krishna's life.

Srinathji is always adorned in beautiful silken dresses and jewelleries, made of gold, silver, precious gems and stones.

To give the effect of real jewelry, the jewels of Srinathji is done with a 3 dimensional effect.

This painting is varnished and unframed. this painting will be shipped, rolled in a tube.

size 24 X 18 inches